Stephen Colbert is back to take on the GOP convention and its presumptive nominee

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By Herb Scribner, Deseret News

It’s official: Stephen Colbert is taking on the Republican National Convention with comedy and satire.

Colbert made headlines twice Monday, the first day of the Republican National Convention, reminding Americans what he brings to the political commentary realm.

On Monday night’s episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," he brought back his faux-conservative character to talk about Donald Trump and the real-estate mogul’s potential nomination, according to The Hill. Colbert primarily played this character on “The Colbert Report,” the comedian’s show he left in 2015.

“Hello, nation. Did you miss me? I sure did,” he said.

The character focused much of his speech on Trump.

“A lot of people are wondering how America, God’s girlfriend, ended up in a relationship with this guy,” he said.

Colbert went on to describe how he and Trump actually aren’t all that different.

“We’re both over-the-top TV personalities who decided to run for president,” he said. “Both started as a joke.”

So Sunday, it wasn’t too surprising to see the character on stage, speaking out to those in attendance.

Colbert began his fake speech by acknowledging that Trump and Pence are a rather boring alliance.

“So it is my honor to hereby launch and begin the 2016 Republican National Hungry For Power Games!” he yells right after.

A security guard enters the stage and pretends to take him off in a fit of fury.

“I know I’m not supposed to be up here,” Colbert quipped, “but let’s be honest, neither is Donald Trump.”

Colbert’s return to the political commentary realm this weekend may only be the beginning, according to The Daily Beast. If comedy fans get their way, we’ll be seeing a lot more of the late night host this election season.

“The political circus that is about to capture the nation’s attention are Colbert’s chance to prove he still has what it takes,” The Daily Beast explained. “Let’s hope he seizes it.”